Davis Lichuma
Davis Lichuma is a prominent human rights activist known for his advocacy against police brutality and arbitrary arrests in Kenya. He was recently in the news for being arrested during protests commemorating the anniversary of significant demonstrations, prompting calls from rights groups for his immediate release and accountability from law enforcement.
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Davis Lichuma has alleged security agents unlawfully detained him and later released him after days incommunicado.
Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims
Kenya· 2026-07-05
Davis Lichuma disappeared during the June 25 commemorations and was found four days later in critical condition.
Activist slams state narrative over enforced disappearancesKenya· 2026-07-01
Davis Lichuma is one of the victims of enforced disappearances who has resurfaced with accounts of torture.
From blindfolds to handcuffs and starvation: How state abductees are tortured in secret safe housesKenya· 2026-07-01Davis Lichuma and other victims of enforced disappearances shared their traumatic experiences of captivity.
Abduction survivors reveal a chilling blueprint of captivityKenya· 2026-06-30Mathare-based activist Davis Lichuma was found barely alive after he was arrested during the Gen-Z commemoration.
'No abduction case under Ruto's regime' - PS Omollo saysKenya· 2026-06-30
Lichuma was found in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital after going missing during the June 25 demonstrations.
'A criminal act of the State,' Orengo says of Lichuma torture claimsKenya· 2026-06-30
Davis Lichuma was always seen holding the Constitution in his hands in every Gen Z protest.
Gen Z protester Davis Lichuma found ill after alleged abductionKenya· 2026-06-29Davis Lichuma has been found alive after missing for more than three days following an alleged abduction.
Activist Lichuma found alive after alleged abductionKenya· 2026-06-29
Police are investigating the disappearance of activist Davis Lichuma after five other protesters vanished during recent demonstrations.
Police probe missing activist as five protesters claim tortureKenya· 2026-06-28
Davis Lichuma was arrested during protests marking the second anniversary of the June 25 demos.
Where is Lichuma? Rights group gives police 24 hours to produce detained activistKenya· 2026-06-27
